Government

The City of Northfield Public Works Director/City Engineer David Benett talks about the bumpouts located on 5th and Washington Streets.

 http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/CivicMedia?VID=Temp-Bumpouts-at-5th-and-Washington-Stre-105.

"Using, Misusing, and Ignoring Political Information" was the subject of the September 24, 2016 meeting of the Northfield-Cannon Falls League of Women Voters. In our media rich culture, St Olaf Political Science Professor Chris Chap's talk is very timely, covering such topics as:  (1) How trust in a source influences the uptake of information, (2) How individuals' prior attitudes influence political learning, (3) How misinformation is received and processed by voters, and (4) How ambiguous messages are understood by voters. 

The video of this presentation may be seen at: 

http://lwvnorthfieldmn.org/blog/?story_id=258283

The City of Northfield's Communications and Human Resources Manager Michelle Mahowald announces that Mayor Dana Graham talks about the efforts of many during the recent flood event in his latest short video.

http://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/CivicMedia?VID=Minute-with-the-MayorOct-5-2016-104

There will be two opportunities for voters to hear from state and local candidates and to ask them questions at forums conducted by the League of Women Voters of Northfield/Cannon Falls. On Saturday, October 9 at 9:00 a.m. the candidates for House Districts 20B and 58B have been invited. At 10:30, the Candidates for Senate District 20 and 58 have been invited. Northfield Board of Education candidates have been invited to appear at 1:00 p.m., .

Later, on October 22, at 9:00 a.m., candidates for Mayor of the City of Northfield have been invited. City Council Candidates have been invited to appear at 10:30 a.m.

The public is urged to take advantage of these opportunities to become familiar with the candidates of these important public offices. Both events will be held at the Northfield Community Resource Center/Senior Center, Room 103, and 1651 Jefferson Parkway. 

September 27, 2016

This year, our nation recognizes the fifteenth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. Northfield acknowledges the events of that period with an art exhibit presented by Northfield's Arts and Culture Commission on display in City Hall : “9/11: A Fifteen Year Anniversary Commemoration."  In this exhibit, Northfield artists Wendell Arneson, Marybeth Coyle, Toni Easterson, Jill Ewald, Shawnee Langworthy, Sharol Nau, Riki Kölbl Nelson, Don Roos, John Saurer and Mar Valdencantos present their look at the tragedy and the rebuilding of the country. The works in this powerful exhibit include paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, collages, textiles, and combinations of these materials.

“As a matter of fact: using, misusing, and ignoring political information” is the topic for the discussion at the League of Women Voters of Northfield and Cannon Falls on Saturday, September 24.

Professor Chris Chapp of the St. Olaf College Political Science Department, will tackle this issue, addressing a range of topics including:(1) How trust in a source influences the uptake of information, (2) How individuals' prior attitudes influence political learning, (3) How misinformation is received and processed by voters, and (4) How ambiguous messages are understood by voters. 

The event will begin with coffee and conversation from 9:30-10:00 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 500 3rd Street West, in Northfield.  The program will begin at 10:00,

Come Learn About Youth In Government (YIG) at the Info Session on Monday, September 26 at 6:00 at the Northfield Y, 1501 Honeylocust Drive. Any student in grades 8-12 can participate. Scholarships are available. Contact Mr. Tyler Balow at NHS for teacher support.

Join text reminders:  text @nfldyig to 8101

 Join our Facebook page: Northfield YMCA YI

STAY IN THE LOOP

 Contact Mr. Tyler Balow at NHS for teacher support

 Join text reminders: text @nfldyig to 8101

 Join our Facebook page: Northfield YMCA YIG

IMPORTANT DATES

 Delegation Info Meeting September 26

 Fall LAUNCH Training October 29

 Model Assembly Session January 5-8, 2

IMPORTANT DATES

 Delegation Info Meeting September 26

 Fall LAUNCH Training October 29

 Model Assembly Session January 5-8, 2017

Delegation Director: Liz Cooney

Contact Info: 507-649-1909

Did you know that a Supreme Court seat is the only statewide race on this year’s primary ballot? This rarely happens—and it could deter many from going to the polls on primary day, August 9. The Minnesota Bar Association is providing information about the candidates here:  http://www.mnbar.org/public/judicial-candidate-information#.V5QAgdArIkj. In addition, there are 2 seats on the 3rd District Court. 

• approval of the FY 2016-2017 budget
• approval of changes to the Student Citizenship Handbook
• eliminaiton of the position of Director of Administrative Services
• congradulations to Dr. Chris Richardson on his last board meeting as superintendent